Trip from Hazleton, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

97.3 mi

157 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 53m ★

6 AM

2h 2m

8 AM

2h 19m

10 AM

2h 8m

12 PM

2h 6m

3 PM

2h 9m

5 PM

2h 19m

8 PM

1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hazleton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Philadelphia, PA

Samyantak Mohanty

Trip Overview

Traveling from Hazleton to Philadelphia covers 97.4 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 51 minutes. This journey serves as an efficient day trip, allowing you to transition from the Northeast region into the heart of the city without needing an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $16, the cost remains quite manageable for a solo traveler or a small group. You will navigate primarily via West Magnolia Street, North Church Street, and West Broad Street to reach your destination. Because this trip is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

48.6 miles from Hazleton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating local streets, meaning you should be prepared for frequent turns and changing traffic patterns. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on West Magnolia Street, highlighting the stop-and-start nature of this transit. Because the road lacks high-speed highway segments, your focus will remain firmly on local navigation throughout the entire 97.4-mile journey. This path requires a bit more active attention than a typical highway drive, but it provides a direct connection between your two Pennsylvania locations.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 56.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Schuylkill Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 78.9 miles in near I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 97.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 78.9 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

78.9 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

82.5 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Vall...

82.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16A Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia

95.8 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadel...

96.7 mi into trip | ~2h in

Keep slight right at fork toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

Towns Along This Route

Between Hazleton, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Valley Forge.

Patp

22.4 mi in | ~33m

Valley Forge

82.5 mi in | ~1h 40m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	56.1 mi	1h 1m
Schuylkill Expressway	12.6 mi	17m
Hudson Drive	5.8 mi	8m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
Hunter Street	2.8 mi	3m
West Broad Street	2.8 mi	3m
East Catawissa Street	2.5 mi	3m
Mauch Chunk Street	1.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 56.1 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazleton, PA and Philadelphia, PA.

Start on North Lee Court

80 ft · 11 sec · North Lee Court

Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

216 ft · 14 sec · West Magnolia Street

Turn left onto PA 309

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North Church Street

Turn left onto PA 93

2.8 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street

Continue on PA 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

Continue on PA 93

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Broad Street

Continue on PA 93

5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

Continue on State Route 93

2.8 mi · 3 min · Hunter Street

Continue on PA 93

523 ft · 13 sec · Hudson Drive

At end of road, turn left onto US 209

2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

Continue on US 209

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue

Continue on US 209

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Lehigh Street

Turn left onto US 209

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Susquehanna Street

Continue on US 209

1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

Continue on US 209

0.9 mi · 1 min · North 1st Street

Continue on US 209

0.5 mi · 1 min · North First Street

Continue on US 209

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Bankway Street

Continue on US 209

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Bridge Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 209

1.6 mi · 2 min · Interchange Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 476, PATP

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

56 mi · 1 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Exit 20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 476

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 16A Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 76

13 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30

0.8 mi · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward Central Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

313 ft · 11 sec

Toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto North 15th Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North 15th Street

Use the right lane.

Turn slight left onto PA 611

379 ft · 8 sec · South Penn Square

Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square

167 ft · 2 sec · South Penn Square

Arrive at destination

South Penn Square

Trip Plan

Since this is a straightforward 1-hour and 51-minute trek, you have the advantage of planning your departure based entirely on your personal preference. To ensure a smooth arrival in Philadelphia, try to avoid peak local traffic hours, as the reliance on local roads like West Broad Street can lead to delays. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, but keeping your fuel budget of $16 in mind for a quick fill-up before you depart Hazleton is a smart move. Because there are no designated stops on this 97.4-mile route, make sure you are comfortable behind the wheel for the duration of the drive. The lack of highway miles makes this a unique, low-stress trip as long as you stay alert for the frequent turns required by the local road layout.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 48.6 miles from Hazleton, PA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.6 miles or 1h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Philadelphia, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hazleton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hazleton, PA

This is one driving day of about 97.3 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hazleton, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 56.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.6 mi from Hazleton, PA · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

49 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.6 miles from Hazleton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Philadelphia, PA

The final approach into Philadelphia, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Philadelphia, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.10 one way

$32.20 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$17.62	$35.23
premium	$4.92	$18.85	$37.71
diesel	$5.64	$21.62	$43.23

Estimated Tolls: $7.30

Pennsylvania Turnpike (56.1 mi) $7.30

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.2	$10.22	$4.67
Efficient EV	24.3	$8.51	$3.89
EV Truck/SUV	38.9	$13.62	$6.23

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hazleton, PA

Late night in Hazleton on Monday

Local time

12:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Late night in Philadelphia on Monday

Local time

12:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

10 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 1m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hazleton, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 97.3 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway, Hudson Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 48.6 miles from Hazleton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Hazleton, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Valley Forge.

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Trip from Hazleton, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Philadelphia, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hazleton, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Same local time

10 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 1m on the road

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